Christian Bale Pulls Out of Upcoming Steve Jobs Biopic

Christian Bale will not be starring as Steve Jobs in Aaron Sorkin's upcoming Steve Jobs biopic, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The actor has reportedly decided that he was "not right for the part," deciding to withdraw from the film.

Bale was announced as the star of the film just last week, with Sorkin saying that Christian Bale was "the best actor in a certain age range" to play Jobs, and that he had agreed to the part without an audition.

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Set to be directed by Danny Boyle, who also directed the Oscar-winning hit Slumdog Millionaire, the upcoming Steve Jobs project focuses on three continuous 30-minute scenes that depict three of Apple's product launches.

While it is now unclear who will play Steve Jobs in the movie, Seth Rogen is reportedly in talks to play Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, and Jessica Chastain, from The Help, is also being considered for an unspecified role in the film. Leonardo DiCaprio was previously in talks to star as Steve Jobs, but also opted not to take on the role.

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Derekeys Avatar
146 months ago
Enough already

Alright fine, jeez, I'll do it. I'll play Steve Jobs.
Score: 25 Votes (Like | Disagree)
akm3 Avatar
146 months ago
How about Ashton Kutcher?

Noah Wyle might still be available... :)
Score: 25 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Revearti Avatar
146 months ago
How about Ashton Kutcher?
Score: 25 Votes (Like | Disagree)
bluush Avatar
146 months ago
Seriously, Noah Wyle. This isn't rocket science. Dude is an INCREDIBLE actor, looks like Jobs, and has made it clear he wants the part. Nobody else would do the part justice like him.
Score: 24 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Crosscreek Avatar
146 months ago
Get this guy.
Score: 23 Votes (Like | Disagree)
HarryKeogh Avatar
146 months ago
I guess you can say he's baled out of this job(s).

Or you don't have to say anything.
Score: 19 Votes (Like | Disagree)